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WSPA 7News

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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

A locally-owned restaurant will close its doors for good next week.

Spartanburg County, SC · 5d

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544 Acres in Southern Spartanburg County Locked Away From Developers for Good

A sprawling 544-acre tract in southern Spartanburg County, covering stretches of the Tyger River and segments of Cane Creek, Motley Branch and smaller streams, is now permanently off-limits to developers. The land, owned by Wiley Fork Legacy LLC and managed by Johnson Management LLC, is protected by a conservation easement that bans residential and commercial development, subdividing the property, farming and clearing trees.

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

American Songwriter

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Born 79 Years Ago Today in South Carolina, the Vietnam Veteran, Guitar Hero, and Southern Rock Pioneer Who Recorded With Willie Nelson and Charlie Daniels

On this day (November 13) in 1947, Toy Caldwell was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He is best remembered as the guitarist, co-founder, and primary songwriter of the Marshall Tucker Band. After serving in the Marine Corps and earning a Purple Heart during the Vietnam War, Caldwell and his fellow South Carolina natives took the music world by storm. His unique guitar style influenced generations of players and helped shape the sound of Southern rock and roots music for decades to come.

Spartanburg, SC · 9h

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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3 Spartanburg County restaurants fail October inspections

Three Spartanburg County food establishments fell below the "78" score threshold for a "C" rating in October 2026 restaurant inspection reports, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture . Inspectors conducted routine inspections throughout the month and ordered follow-up inspections for establishments that received failing grades. In our coverage of food inspections around Spartanburg County, we categorize violations into two types: priority and priority foundation. Priority violations are those that pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness and identify contributing factors that could lead to illness. A priority foundation violation is a contributing factor to illness. Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: JOY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD Location: 1935 E. Main St., Spartanburg During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified numerous out-of-compliance violations, including priority and priority foundation violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed removing gloves, putting the same gloves back on, using cell phones, and returning to food preparation without washing their hands. Inspectors found spray bottles without labels, cans of Raid stored throughout the facility, and a tube of grease stored with food items. Multiple dead bugs were observed in a

Spartanburg County, SC · 4d

FOX Carolina

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BMW previews grand opening of new plant in Greenville

Greenville, SC · 23h

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Toy Caldwell was born on November 13, 1947

Toy Caldwell was born on November 13, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He became The Marshall Tucker Band’s co-founding lead guitarist and principal songwriter, and his contribution went beyond the guitar parts. On “Can’t You See,” from the group’s 1973 debut, The Marshall Tucker Band, the voice delivering the song belonged to the man who wrote it.

Spartanburg, SC · 3d

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You Haven’t Really Lived Until You’ve Tried The Hot Dogs At This Tiny South Carolina Restaurant

Somewhere in Arcadia, South Carolina, behind a red door on a white building, is a hot dog that will make you question every lunch decision you’ve ever made. Holmes Hotdogs & Catering has been quietly delivering that kind of revelation to anyone willing to make the drive, and it’s about time more people knew about it.

Arcadia, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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This Spartanburg shopping center once held a Bi-Lo. It'll soon be home to an oil company.

SPARTANBURG — On the far southern end of the city sits Cedar Springs Crossing, a shopping center with a Dollar Tree, a Domino’s Pizza, a Subway and a few other stores. Soon, it will also hold the headquarters of Dearybury Oil and Gas. More businesses like it could be on the way. The fuel distribution company will convert the shopping center’s anchor spot, formerly a Bi-Lo grocery store, into office and warehouse space, according to President Bill Dearybury. He said its current headquarters, just a mile down Southport Road, is out of room. “We are busting at the seams,” he said. “We don’t even ...

Spartanburg, SC · 4d

The Post and Courier

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Upstate high school band to perform in 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

DUNCAN — James F. Byrnes High School Rebel Regiment Band will perform in the 2026 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the historic 100th anniversary of the holiday tradition. It is the band’s fourth time performing in the New York City parade. The Rebel Regiment previously marched in the parade in 1980, 1996 and 2002. Chris Moss, band director for Byrnes High and Spartanburg County School District 5, performed in the 1996 appearance as a Byrnes student. Moss said the performances have become a talking point among the community, with everyone knowing someone who performed in it. “So I know that i...

Duncan, SC · 17h

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FAA lifts flight grounding; dozens of flights affected in SC

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded domestic flights in the U.S. Friday, sighting communication issues and an abundance of safety precautions. An FAA notice stated that the groundings were tied to issues at regional air traffic control centers. The Associated Press reported that some U.S. flights and some international flights departing...

South Carolina · 1h

American Songwriter

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Born 96 Years Ago Today in South Carolina, the Guitar Virtuoso Who Backed Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash—and Sold a Million Records Before He Could Legally Drink

On this day (November 11) in 1930, Walter Louis Garland was born in Cowpens, South Carolina. Known professionally as Hank Garland, he was playing guitar professionally by age 12 and recorded the million-selling “Sugarfoot Rag” at age 18. Deftly navigating across genre lines, Garland contributed his superb picking skills to many an Elvis Presley hit in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Cowpens, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Charter school to break ground on $40M expansion in Spartanburg County

BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Libertas Academy will soon break ground on its new $40 million upper campus and high school expansion in Boiling Springs. Opening for the 2027–28 school year, officials say the new upper campus will initially serve students in grades nine through 10, adding an additional grade level each year. The facility will feature a gymnasium, athletic fields, theater and expanded academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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$18.2M Morgan Square makeover gets final OK in Spartanburg

The $18.2 million redevelopment of Spartanburg's Morgan Square has received its final nod of approval by city council, with construction set to begin in the new year. The redevelopment will increase the square's footprint by 30%, transforming the heart of downtown Spartanburg. The redesign will include more trees, two water features, a small stage for performances, and about 30% more total space, as previously reported by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal . It will also expand pedestrian access by permanently closing West Main Street and East Dunbar Street to traffic around the square. At a Nov. 9 meeting, Spartanburg City Council gave final approval to the funding plan for the project, which will come from obligation bonds paid for by the city's 2% hospitality tax on prepared food and drink. The city has paid for several capital projects, including the St. John Street public parking garage and the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, using the same funding mechanism, according to communications director Christopher George. Spartanburg resident Andy Draght spoke in support of the Morgan Square project on Nov. 9, recalling sitting in the square when he and his wife decided to move to the city. “It’s already a special place, just the

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

The Post and Courier

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Popular Northeast burrito chain to make first move into SC, starting with the Upstate

GREENVILLE — Bubbakoo’s Burritos is moving into the Carolinas as they expand further across the East Coast. Their first stores to open in South Carolina will be in Greenville and Spartanburg. Michael Lassen, vice president of development, says that expansion into the Carolinas is a “natural progression” for the company. “Our growth model is we see the Carolinas being very strong for us,” Lassen said. As Bubbakoo’s expanded further, the Carolinas and Georgia were skipped over as the brand migrated to Florida. Founded in 2008 in Point Pleasant, N.J., the company has expanded to over 160 location...

Greenville, SC · 1d

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Five South Carolina Taverns Pouring Cold Beer And Frying Burgers Since Before You Were Born

Some bars open with a splash and close before the paint dries. The five taverns on this list did the opposite, sticking around for decades while the towns grew up around them. The oldest one started serving in 1938, and the youngest has been at it since 1972. If you want a burger with real history behind the counter, these South Carolina classics are worth the drive.

South Carolina · 4d

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After historic playoff win, Fury ready for top-seeded Gaffney

A new tradition will meet an old powerhouse on Friday as the Fountain Inn football team travels to top-seeded Gaffney in the Class 4A Upper State second round. The Fury (7-4) earned their first playoff win in school history last Friday, knocking off Catawba Ridge, 41-24. The program, which began varsity football in 2022, has made significant strides quickly, and has momentum on its side heading into a matchup with the bracket’s top seed.

Fountain Inn, SC · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Spartanburg fire chief retires days after being placed on leave

Days after being placed on paid leave from his role as the City of Spartanburg fire chief, Pierre Brewton has retired. In a Nov. 11 email to fire department staff, City Manager Chris Story said, "Chief Pierre Brewton retired earlier today, concluding 34 years of service to the City of Spartanburg. Over those decades, he has shown tremendous love and pride for this community and the fire service." Brewton grew up in Spartanburg. He had served as the city's fire chief since 2024 . Before that, he served for several years as the fire chief for Albemarle, North Carolina. During that period, he received a COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the federal government. Questions surrounding his handling of the loan are under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) . "SLED is aware of allegations involving the Spartanburg Fire Chief Pierre Brewton’s PPP loan and is reviewing tips provided to SLED on the matter at this time," an agency representative said in an email. On Nov. 9, Story said that Brewton had been placed on administrative leave pending a third-party review of the matter. Brewton first worked for the City of Spartanburg in 1988. He joined

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

The Spun

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A South Carolina Nonprofit Needs 850 Turkeys to Feed 5,000 People

The annual turkey fry relies on donations and volunteers to prepare holiday meals.

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Walking tours will give Spartanburg residents up close look at zoning

City of Spartanburg residents will have the opportunity to learn more about ways the city might revamp its zoning regulations by taking part in "Sidewalk Conversations" guided walking tours on Nov. 14. A tour of the Union Street corridor and Converse Heights will take place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. A second tour will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and cover and the North Church Street and South Converse areas. The tours will begin and end at the city administrative offices at 295 East Main St. Buses will take participants to the walking tour locations. The idea is to give residents perspectives on development patterns of the past and how they might apply to future city planning, said city communications manager Christopher George. George said the city's zoning ordinance hasn't been updated since the late 1990s. Other regulations have been in place since the 1970s, including larger residential lot sizes in keeping with the era's norms for suburban development. With input from residents, leaders will consider whether future zoning rules should allow additional areas of the city to have smaller residential lot sizes or mixed-use development projects. To RSVP for one of the walking tours, go to Code

Spartanburg, SC · 17h